Music News Archives - 105.1 WRFS

Paul McCartney Reveals He Recorded A Secret Christmas Album

Friday, December 13

During a new chat with BBC Radio, Paul McCartney revealed that he's recorded a private album of Christmas music that his family only gets to hear every holiday season. McCartney explained, "Years ago I... Read More.

ZZ Top’s ‘That Little Ol’ Band From Texas’ Coming To DVD & Blu-Ray

Friday, December 13

Coming to DVD and Blu-ray on February 28th is ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band From Texas. Guitarist Billy F. Gibbons said of the doc which premiered nationwide earlier this year, "I think even... Read More.

Peter Frampton Announces European ‘Farewell’ Dates

Friday, December 13

Peter Frampton has just announced the first four stops for his 2020 farewell tour of Europe. Although he wrapped his "farewell" tour a couple of month's back in Northern California, Frampton had stated that... Read More.

50 Years Ago: John Lennon & George Harrison Play Last Live Gig Together

Friday, December 13

It was 50 years ago Sunday (December 15th, 1969) that John Lennon and Yoko Ono assembled their legendary Plastic Ono Supergroup for a historic performance at London's Lyceum Ballroom. The event was part of... Read More.

Quick Takes: Huey Lewis, Debbie Harry, Talking Heads, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson & Kesha

Friday, December 13

Huey Lewis revealed that he contemplated suicide after contracting Meniere’s disease, which took away a substantial part of his hearing and essentially rendered all music noise to him. Lewis told Montana's Whitefish Review, "This... Read More.

The Who On Track For First British Number One Since 1971

Thursday, December 12

Signs are pointing that later this week, the Who's new album, titled WHO, might become the band's first Number One album since 1971's Who's Next. The Official Albums Chart website posted the band's nearest... Read More.

Definitive Duran Duran Doc Coming To Showtime

Thursday, December 12

Premiering on Showtime on December 27th is the career-spanning documentary Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know. Rolling Stone posted, "There's Something You Should Know was directed by Zoe Dobson and will delve into... Read More.

Elton John Recalls ‘The Best Advice He Ever Got’

Thursday, December 12

Elton John is the latest artist to take part in Spotify's "The Best Advice I Ever Got" video series. Elton recalled receiving important advice on how to tour in North America upon breaking on... Read More.

REO Speedwagon Rolls Out 2020 Dates

Thursday, December 12

2019 is shaping up to be yet another gig-filled year for REO Speedwagon. The band has rolled out the majority of its spring dates with REO kicking the year off on February 1st in... Read More.

Styx Co-Founder Dennis DeYoung Prepping New Album For Spring 2020

Thursday, December 12

Dennis DeYoung will release his latest studio set, titled, 26 East: Volume 1, next spring, according to Bravewords.com. The collection, which will be issued on the Frontiers imprint, will feature the recently recorded Julian... Read More.